Hometown:

Montville, NJ

Parents:

Phil and Dawn Gottschalk

Coaches:

Paula, Tony, John, Ivan

USAG Level:

10

Number of Years in Gymnastics:

8

High School:

Montville High

College Attending:

Cornell University

College Major :

Biochemistry

Proudest Moment in Gymnastics:

2003 States: hit 4/4 and became state champion on uneven bars

Words of Wisdom :

'If things do not turn out as we wish, we shall wish for them to turn out as they do'

To the Coaches:

Thanks for everything! Through the good and bad times, my time and North Stars will always be a memorable experience and past of me is sad to see this part of my life go away. Thank you for your support and helping me along the way to be the best gymnast I can be!

To My Parents:

Thank you for being the support that I needed and always standing by the decisions that I made. Thanks for all the hours you would sit at meets and for the late night pick ups from the gym. I love you so much and am going to miss you!!

Gym Girls:

I'm going to miss ya! We have had some amazing times and you are all like sisters to me. Keep going strong and good luck in the next season!

To the Original Group:

Who thought Alison and I would be graduating? Our group keeps changing every year but through it all we remained amazing teammates and friends. Keep the good times roling!!!

Sam (AKA Simian):

I'm going to miss your naivety and sweetness. We've been together since the beginning and I hope you keep in touch. You better learn to stand up for yourself be the time I come back. Love ya hunn!

Alison:

We have been so close and have had some hysterical times together. I am going to miss your great advice, optimism, and, of course, the stories that never end. Good luck at Rutgers! Keep in touch!!